COMMENT | JAN-WERNER MUELLER | Here in the Albanian capital Tirana, the hotel receptionists go out of their way to stress that the ongoing protests outside are entirely peaceful. Apparently, there have been quite a few room cancellations since mass demonstrations began in the spring. But ask them directly, and they …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Spiro Uganda has partnered with the Rwenzori Marathon as the event’s official Green Mobility Partner for 2026, strengthening efforts to promote cleaner transport and environmental sustainability through sport. The partnership has officially been sealed in Kampala through a Green Boda Boda ride involving …
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Calls Grow for EPS Return After Pedestrian Killed Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Calls for the return of Uganda’s Express Penalty System (EPS) are growing after a pedestrian was killed on the Kampala-Entebbe Expressway at the weekend, with residents and motorists saying camera-backed enforcement could help curb …
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Over the last few days, we have seen media reports about Uganda Railways Corporation but not enough about the contractors behind the attempt to revamp the Railways COMMENT | STELLA OKETCHO | Consultrans’s relationship with Uganda’s railway sector did not begin with a single contract – it began with …
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Top 4 ✳️1 Hawa WANYECHE 🇹🇿 77 77 74 228 ✳️ T2 Peace KABASWEKA 🇺🇬 78 78 73 229 ✳️ T2 Keisha KAGORO 🇺🇬 78 72 79 229 ✳️ 4 Neema OLOMI 🇹🇿 75 81 79 235 ✳️ 5 Judith KOMUGISHA 🇺🇬 77 77 82 236 Kampala, Uganda | UGU MEDIA | When Hawa …
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Eight Medical Interns, Health Workers Granted Bail Over Protest Kampala, Uganda | URN | Eight medical interns and health workers arrested during a protest over the non-payment of medical interns have been granted bail by the Buganda Road Magistrate’s Court. Grade One Magistrate Rophine Acayo on Monday granted each …
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Jinja, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Bugweri opened their MTN Busoga Masaza Cup campaign with a 1-0 victory over hosts Busiki on Saturday, spoiling a festive homecoming for thousands of supporters who gathered at Kaiti Primary School in Namutumba. Ali Kiyemba scored the decisive goal with a second-half header …
Read More »Uganda’s Investment Prospects Strengthen as Oil, Coffee and Industrialisation Drive Growth Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Uganda’s improving macroeconomic stability, stronger foreign exchange reserves and anticipated oil production are enhancing the country’s prospects as an investment destination, with economic growth expected to accelerate as commercial oil production …
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Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Centenary Bank has called for greater awareness, early cancer screening and stronger community action as the Rotary Cancer Run campaign gains momentum ahead of this year’s race. Speaking at a recent Rotary Cancer Run activation held at St Francis Nsambya Hospital, Centenary Bank Managing …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders of the Uganda taxi industry aim to emulate their boda boda counterparts by introducing electric vehicles (EVs) across the country. The chairman of the union of taxi operators and drivers in Uganda, Hajji Rashid Ssekindi has told over 300 delegates from across the …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
